paternity

Meanings

• noun

  The state or condition of being a father; fatherhood.

• noun

  The legal or acknowledged relationship between a man and a child as the child's father.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with paternity
nativity , fraternity , jubilee , venerability

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Variants

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paternities , paternity , paternity test , paternity tests , paternity leave

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Forms

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parentage, paternal, paternally, paternities

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'pater' meaning 'father'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'paternity leave' refers to time off granted to new fathers to care for their newborn children.

2. In some cultures, a man's paternity is determined by a 'paternity test' or 'fatherhood test', which involves analyzing the DNA of the father, mother, and child to confirm the relationship.

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Related Concepts

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1. Maternity: The state or condition of being a mother; motherhood.

2. Fatherhood: The state or condition of being a father.

3. Paternalism: A policy or attitude that protects and supports people by restricting their freedom and responsibilities, treating them like children.

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Culture

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Paternity is a significant concept in various cultures and societies, often tied to notions of family, responsibility, and identity. In literature, paternity has been explored in works such as Shakespeare's Hamlet and Mark Twain's Huckleberry Finn. In art, depictions of paternity can be found in various forms, such as sculptures and paintings.

How to Memorize "paternity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a father holding his baby, or imagine a courtroom scene where paternity is being established.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'paternity' with the word 'fatherhood' or 'fatherly love'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Are Terrific In Their Natural Yielding' to remember the meaning of paternity as 'fatherhood'.

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